Moroccan Chicken

In the interests of finding more recipes to make in the crockpot when it's too hot to bake or just because, here's one my Mom tried out of my Betty Crocker Slow Cooker Cookbook. While the recipe recommends drumsticks, I was pleased that even the chicken breast didn't fall apart into a disassociated stew. It was clear though, that this recipe shines better when using dark meat. Save the chicken breast for something else. I really like the spicy version of this dish, but you need to use an adaptation for a slow cooker or it comes out like mud. For a little more kick, add a small amount of grated ginger.

Moroccan Chicken

Betty Crocker Slow Cooking Book

8 chicken drumsticks (about 1.5 lbs), skin removed
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits or chunks in juice, undrained
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon marjoram leaves
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/4 cup sliced pimiento stuffed olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1. Place chicken in 5-6 quart slow cooker. Mix pineapple, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt marjoram, red pepper and turmeric; pour over chicken.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove chicken from cooker using slotted spoon; place in serving dish. Cover to keep warm.
3. Remove fat from sauce. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into sauce
4. Cover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes or until thickened. Stir in olives.
5. Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

Here's some other versions that do not use a slow cooker.

Here is another recipe for Moroccan Chicken. Equally as good but uses paprika as the main spice.
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1718,129179-250198,00.html

If you want real Moroccan Chicken, this is very close to the one used by my former Co-worker who lived in Morocco for 20 years.
http://www.theelegantchef.com/north_africa_chicken.html

Another that is much spicier.
http://www.recipezaar.com/207154